Women were less than half of the people tested for almost all of these common medicines.

NCT01933880

A Long Term Post-Marketing Study on the EffIcacy and Safety of Osmotic Release Oral System (OROS) Methylphenidate on the Cognitive Functions of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Participants

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168 people

37 womenmiddle line = equal numbers131 men
Phase
PHASE4
Paid for by
Xian-Janssen Pharmaceutical Ltd.
Finished
2010-11
Health conditions
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Who could join
Anyone
Ages
7 Years – 12 Years
Average age
Not reported
Age 65+
0%
Weight (BMI)
Not reported
Pregnancy recorded
Not reported
Menopause recorded
Not reported
Results shown by sex
Not split by sex
Race
Not reported

Women left out

  • Age limit under 65

    Older women were turned away, even though they often take this medicine.

    “Maximum age: 12 Years.”
  • No mental health conditions

    Women with depression, bipolar disorder or other mental health conditions were turned away.

    “Have medical history of type I or II bipolar affective disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia or pervasive developmental disorder”

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